Good morning. After superannuation, if an employee continues as a contractual employee or a consultant, will the later period of service be considered for Gratuity?
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Dear Shalini,
It depends.
A) If the continuation of employment of the superannuated employee is on the basis of a fresh contract of service, the liability to pay gratuity for that service extends. In other words, if the employee is continued without retirement on the date of superannuation, he should be paid gratuity later including the extended period of service. If the fresh tenure is after settlement of the gratuity pertaining to the original spell, gratuity should be payable later subject to the parameter for minimum qualifying service.
B) If the service post formal superannuation is based on a "contract for service," no gratuity shall be payable irrespective of its duration.
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6185It depends.
A) If the continuation of employment of the superannuated employee is on the basis of a fresh contract of service, the liability to pay gratuity for that service extends. In other words, if the employee is continued without retirement on the date of superannuation, he should be paid gratuity later including the extended period of service. If the fresh tenure is after settlement of the gratuity pertaining to the original spell, gratuity should be payable later subject to the parameter for minimum qualifying service.
B) If the service post formal superannuation is based on a "contract for service," no gratuity shall be payable irrespective of its duration.
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Ya, very nice query. Now and then in recent times, retired employees have been taken on as contractual employees.
The first thing to note is that retired employees are usually above 60 years old, so the applicability of labor laws is nullified. Payment of gratuity is as desired by management. The definition of gratuity implies showing gratitude towards an employee for their valuable services to the company, so it is left to be decided by the company itself.
Regarding timings and safety measures, they are as usual with general regular employees.
Thank you, please.
From India, Nellore
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The first thing to note is that retired employees are usually above 60 years old, so the applicability of labor laws is nullified. Payment of gratuity is as desired by management. The definition of gratuity implies showing gratitude towards an employee for their valuable services to the company, so it is left to be decided by the company itself.
Regarding timings and safety measures, they are as usual with general regular employees.
Thank you, please.
From India, Nellore
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